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Montana Wildfire Update For June 23, 2021

Updated 6:45 p.m.

Montana Wildlife Commission To Discuss Limits Of New Wolf Hunting Laws

Greg Gianforte speaks to supporters in an open-air tent outside Hilton Garden Inn in Bozeman, shortly after the AP called the governor's race in his favor, Nov. 03, 2020. — Nick Mott / Montana Public Radio

Gianforte’s Goal: One Year, 10,000 Jobs, 50K Salaries

Fire Ecology Professor Says Ecosystem In ‘Uncharted Territory’

By Edward O'Brien • 9 hours ago

Robertson Draw Fire burned area near Grove Creek, June 18, 2021. — U.S. Forest Service

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Fire Ecology Professor Says Ecosystem In ‘Uncharted Territory’

The National Interagency Fire Center Tuesday bumped the national preparedness level up a notch to its next-to-highest rating.

The agency says this is the second earliest it reached that level on the 1-5 scale since 1990. It's also only the fourth time in the last 20 years to reach that level in June.

Climate Change Means Less Snow For Yellowstone

By Associated Press & Iris Samuels • 9 hours ago

Bison in Yellowstone National Park. — Yellowstone National Park

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park visitors hoping to see its world-renowned geysers, wolves and bears can expect warmer temperatures and less snow as climate change alters the park's environment, according to a report by U.S. and university researchers released Wednesday.

Montana Wildfire Update For June 23, 2021

By MTPR News • 9 hours ago

Updated 6:45 p.m.

Montana Wildlife Commission To Discuss Limits Of New Wolf Hunting Laws

By Nick Mott • 9 hours ago

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Montana Wildlife Commission To Discuss Limits Of New Wolf Hunting Laws

After legislation aimed at decreasing the wolf population passed this year, a five-member state commission will take the first steps on Thursday to decide how aggressively Montana will have wolves in its crosshairs.

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Bruce and Gus enjoy a recent baseball game.

Baseball Returns To MTPR. Sorta.

The annual baseball show (which has not been annual for around 10 years) is in the bullpen and ready to enter the game.

Shawn Colvin's Voice Combines Sparkle, Strength And Vulnerability

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National News

New Grants Are Available For Arts Groups Sidelined During The Pandemic

Today the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announces new grants for arts and culture organizations under President Biden's American Rescue Plan. The pandemic relief fund set aside $135 million for both the arts and humanities endowments, nearly double the amount that was available to cultural groups in President Trump's CARES Act. Eligibility requirements for NEA grants have also been modified to allow for a broader pool of applicants. At the height of the pandemic in 2020, 63% of...